British-Nigerian rapper Jah-Femi confronts street realities with piercing clarity on his new track Phoney Fiction, a gritty, boom-bap-driven anthem that cuts through the glossy veneer of modern rap culture. With bars forged in the heat of Lagos’ Surulere and polished in South London’s underground, Jah-Femi crafts a narrative that’s both deeply personal and socially resonant.
From the haunting hook “this here life is real, not some phoney fiction” to vivid depictions of peer pressure, broken homes, and survival without substance crutches, Jah-Femi’s lyrics carry weight.
There’s no glorification here, just raw introspection delivered with confidence and poetic precision. Lines like “Goldilocks mentality, just eat the porridge” showcase his gift for metaphor, cleverly highlighting complacency in a world that demands awareness.
The beat is stripped-down and dusty, a perfect canvas for his steady, deliberate flow. This is classic conscious hip-hop with a West African lens, culturally grounded yet globally relevant. Phoney Fiction isn’t just a song; it’s a social reflection, a personal purge, and a lyrical lesson wrapped in rhythm.